Weekend thunderstorms possible in Kansas City; best chance for severe weather comes Sunday
Skies are expected to clear and become mostly sunny Thursday after a foggy start of the day for some in the Kansas City area, especially for those east of the metro, according to the National Weather Service.
Temperatures are expected to be around 87 degrees, which is one degree shy of what is considered normal for this time of year in Kansas City.
Showers and strong thunderstorms are expected to return on Friday to the Kansas City area. For some, two rounds of storms are possible.
The first round will move in Friday morning in parts of northern Missouri, the weather service said. These storms are not expected to become severe.
A second round of showers and thunderstorms will be possible Friday afternoon and evening. These storms will likely be more severe, with large hail and gusty winds being the primary threats, the weather service said.
The chance for severe weather in the Kansas City area is low. Meanwhile, northeast Missouri is expected to be at a greater risk of seeing severe thunderstorms, according to the weather service.
Temperatures on Friday are expected to be quite warm, climbing into the mid-90s. With dew points in the low to mid-70s, head index values in the Kansas City area are expected to be above 100. Areas south of U.S. 50 highway in southern Kansas City will likely see values exceed 105 degrees, the weather service said in its forecast discussion.
In general, when dew points are less than or equal to 55 degrees, it feels dry and comfortable. With dew points, between 55 and 65 degrees, conditions become “sticky” or muggy. Dew points above that mean conditions are becoming oppressive.
Mostly sunny skies return Saturday, with temperatures near 88 degrees expected. There is a chance of showers overnight Saturday.
Widespread showers and strong to severe thunderstorms will be possible Sunday afternoon and evening as a strong cold front moves southward through the area. There is uncertainty in the forecast regarding the timing and the location of the strongest storms, the weather service said.
In the wake of the cold front, cooler and drier air is expected to settle into the region. Mostly sunny and clear skies are expected through the first half of next week.
Temperatures on Monday will be near 78 degrees, which is 10 degrees below normal. Tuesday will be slightly warmer with temperatures in the low 80s. Conditions will return to near normal on Wednesday.
This story was originally published August 10, 2023 at 9:29 AM.
